Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
General Ledger Staff Accountant
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, New York, New York, us, 10261
Pay Range
This range is provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base Pay Range
$65,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr
International law firm is seeking a staff accountant to join its U.S. Business Finance Controller’s team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated accounting professional to gain experience with cash reporting and general ledger workpapers for the Firm’s U.S. region.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and reconcile operating cash accounts daily.
Daily clearing of outstanding checks in a computerized accounting environment.
Communicate with cash receipts, accounts payable, treasury teams to expeditiously investigate and report differences between book and bank activity.
Responsible for daily journal entries for various bank charges, interbank transfers, and operating account activities including review of supporting documentation.
Cash Account Reporting
Report accurate daily operating bank account balances and weekly cash flow projections to global headquarters.
Maintain detailed daily cash flow projections utilizing operating expense and capital expenditure budgets.
Prepare draft monthly escrow account reports for distribution to management, lawyers, and clients.
Balance Sheet and Income Statement Workpapers
Prepare and maintain monthly workpapers for various balance sheets and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy of general ledger account balances.
Accounting Software Conversion and Other Projects
Participate in training and transaction testing of general ledger modules during system conversion periods.
Collaborate on special projects as assigned by Assistant Controller/Controller.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Two+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment
Advanced Microsoft excel including v lookups and pivot tables.
Knowledge of Elite 3E or Aderant systems helpful.
Knowledge of IFRS basis of accounting helpful.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proven organizational skills with attention-to-detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Compensation Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience and salary range is $65,000 - $75,000.
About Us At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, we align your growth and ambition with ours. We invest in your personal and professional growth and support you to achieve your ambitions. And you share responsibility for playing a part in delivering the firm’s growth and ambition too.
A leading global law firm, with over 6,000 people, we are in the world's largest markets, key financial centers and major growth hubs. We’re recognized leaders in demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private transactions.
We’re immersed in the many challenges facing our clients. We’re invested and resourceful. We understand the part technology and digitalization play in the delivery of legal services. We want to make a positive impact wherever in the world we operate. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with an open mind and curiosity.
We are known for our diverse perspectives and renowned for our culture. Being human, bold and outstanding are more than our values: you’ll discover they are our lived experience. And by being ambitious for your growth and ours, we’ll achieve our goals together.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your growth. Our ambition.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is an equal opportunity employer; the firm actively seeks diversity among its staff. The firm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical handicap or disability, age, citizenship status, alienage, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other criteria prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.
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This range is provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base Pay Range
$65,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr
International law firm is seeking a staff accountant to join its U.S. Business Finance Controller’s team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated accounting professional to gain experience with cash reporting and general ledger workpapers for the Firm’s U.S. region.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and reconcile operating cash accounts daily.
Daily clearing of outstanding checks in a computerized accounting environment.
Communicate with cash receipts, accounts payable, treasury teams to expeditiously investigate and report differences between book and bank activity.
Responsible for daily journal entries for various bank charges, interbank transfers, and operating account activities including review of supporting documentation.
Cash Account Reporting
Report accurate daily operating bank account balances and weekly cash flow projections to global headquarters.
Maintain detailed daily cash flow projections utilizing operating expense and capital expenditure budgets.
Prepare draft monthly escrow account reports for distribution to management, lawyers, and clients.
Balance Sheet and Income Statement Workpapers
Prepare and maintain monthly workpapers for various balance sheets and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy of general ledger account balances.
Accounting Software Conversion and Other Projects
Participate in training and transaction testing of general ledger modules during system conversion periods.
Collaborate on special projects as assigned by Assistant Controller/Controller.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Two+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment
Advanced Microsoft excel including v lookups and pivot tables.
Knowledge of Elite 3E or Aderant systems helpful.
Knowledge of IFRS basis of accounting helpful.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proven organizational skills with attention-to-detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Compensation Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience and salary range is $65,000 - $75,000.
About Us At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, we align your growth and ambition with ours. We invest in your personal and professional growth and support you to achieve your ambitions. And you share responsibility for playing a part in delivering the firm’s growth and ambition too.
A leading global law firm, with over 6,000 people, we are in the world's largest markets, key financial centers and major growth hubs. We’re recognized leaders in demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private transactions.
We’re immersed in the many challenges facing our clients. We’re invested and resourceful. We understand the part technology and digitalization play in the delivery of legal services. We want to make a positive impact wherever in the world we operate. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with an open mind and curiosity.
We are known for our diverse perspectives and renowned for our culture. Being human, bold and outstanding are more than our values: you’ll discover they are our lived experience. And by being ambitious for your growth and ours, we’ll achieve our goals together.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your growth. Our ambition.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is an equal opportunity employer; the firm actively seeks diversity among its staff. The firm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical handicap or disability, age, citizenship status, alienage, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other criteria prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.
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